Short-term weight loss with diet and physical activity in young adults: The IDEA study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examined the effect of a behavioral weight loss intervention (BWLI) on young adults (age = 18-35 years).

Methods

Participants (N = 470) enrolled in a 6-month BWLI that included weekly group sessions, a prescribed energy-restricted diet, and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Assessments included weight, body composition, fitness, lipids, glucose, insulin, resting blood pressure and heart rate, physical activity, and dietary intake. Data are presented as median [25th, 75th percentiles].

Results

Retention was 90% (N = 424; age: 30.9 [27.8, 33.7] years; BMI: 31.2 [28.4, 34.3] kg m(-2) ). Participants completed 87.5% [76.1%, 95.5%] of scheduled intervention contacts. Weight and body fat decreased while fitness increased (P < 0.0001). MVPA

SUBMITTER: Jakicic JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4701624 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature